Crab Roe Soup Dumplings from Laian

Crab Roe Soup Dumplings from Laian

　　Crab roe soup dumplings originated in Chajia Town, Laian County. They were originally known as Longpao Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, introduced from a district in Jiangsu Province. The ingredients used to make these dumplings are extremely refined — the filling consists of crab roe and crab meat, and the soup is made from pure chicken broth. The craftsmanship involved is extraordinarily exquisite. The Chajia crab roe soup dumplings are highly praised throughout Laian for their paper-thin "perfect" skin, "beautiful" shape, and "unique" method of eating, and have become a staple dish that locals always order after dining in Chajia. These dumplings have now become a renowned local specialty served by restaurants across Chajia Town to welcome visiting diners.